For episode 237, we are launching the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour.
This series features intimate conversations with longtime dharma teachers about the early days of their practice and the most impactful moments with their own teachers. Hosted by IMS Online, the launch of this monthly series is a conversation between Sharon and Jack Kornfield. Jac ... Show More
Mar 17
Ep. 282 – Elisha Goldstein
For episode 282, Elisha Goldstein, PhD, returns to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health Transforms Stress, Relationships, and Longevity.Elisha Goldstein is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and the co-founder of The ... Show More
59m 4s
Mar 4
Ep. 281 – Engaged Compassion: Jerry Colonna
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? ... Show More
58m 29s
Feb 18
Ep. 280 – IMS 50th Anniversary w/ Dipa Ma
For episode 280 of the Metta Hour, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Insight Meditation Society, which opened doors on Valentine’s Day in 1976. Today, IMS is one of the Western world’s oldest and most respected meditation retreat centers, dedicated to providing a spi ... Show More
59m 37s
Sep 2022
Sharon Salzberg - Love and Wisdom
In this episode, Wendy speaks with renowned and beloved meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg. Sharon has been teaching meditation in the West for over 40 years, and is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society. Their conversation covers many topics, including: finding Buddhi ... Show More
58m 33s
Feb 2022
Roshi Joan Halifax - Enactive Compassion
In this episode, Wendy speaks with Zen Buddhist teacher and author Roshi Joan Halifax. A pioneer in the field of end-of-life care, Roshi Joan was instrumental in developing the dialogue between science and Buddhism, and has been an advocate for engaged Buddhism, social activism, ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2021
Mingyur Rinpoche - Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom
In this episode, Wendy speaks with Tibetan Buddhist teacher Mingyur Rinpoche about how contemplative practice can lead us to awareness, compassion, and wisdom. Their conversation covers many topics, including: his involvement in early contemplative research; translating concepts ... Show More
41m 29s
Mar 2012
Dhammapada Verses 31 & 32: Burn Like A Fire, Near to Freedom
Verse 31 The monk who delights in heedfulness and looks with fear at heedlessness advances like fire, burning all fetters, small and large.Verse 32 The monk who delights in heedfulness and looks with fear at heedlessness will not fall. He is close to Nibbana. (Translated by Achar ... Show More
28 m
<p dir="ltr">Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that spiked during the pandemic, and many of us are still feeling it in 2025.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk <a href= "https://tergar.org/about/mingyur-rinpoche" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"> ... Show More
